Got a Lot of Devices, But Only One or Two HDMI Ports? Get an HDMI Switch

It’s no small irony that despite the fact that we’re living in the era of “peak TV,” so many shows aren’t actually on broadcast television. Rather, many of the most talked-about shows are found on streaming services like Hulu and Netflix, and even traditional networks like CBS are getting in on the streaming game. The point is; from gaming to streaming to casting from your computer, there’s a whole lot of stuff we do with our TVs that has nothing to do with terrestrial television. That’s why it’s odd that most TVs are sold with only a couple HDMI ports.

While smart TVs make it easy to stream online content without the need for HDMI, there are still a lot of things HDMI is good for. If you have a Blu-Ray or DVD player, a gaming console, a streaming stick, speakers, or all of the above, you’ll quickly find that the standard supply of HDMI ports isn’t enough. That’s why an HDMI switch is handy. It allows you to plug in multiple HDMI devices, and easily toggle between them. Best of all, the technology isn’t expensive. Read on for our picks for good HDMI switches for your TV.